About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our
dedicated team at Lamberhurst Surgery on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
The successful candidate will support both clinical and administrative functions, ensuring the
delivery of high-quality patient care and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the
practice.
As an integral member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with GPs and practice
nurses, assisting with a range of clinical procedures, chronic disease management, health
promotion activities and general practice duties.
This role is ideal for a proactive, organised and patient-focused individual who enjoys working in
a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a positive difference to patients'
health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
Conduct comprehensive new patient health assessments and accurately document
findings
Support chronic disease management and health promotion clinics, working closely with
practice nurses and GPs.
Perform baseline clinical observations, including pulse oximetry, blood pressure,
temperature and pulse rate.
Undertake phlebotomy (blood tests) and ensure the safe and efficient handling of blood
samples.
Perform wound care, dressings and other minor clinical procedures within the scope of
competence.
About us
We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have
access to comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care within a sustainable primary care
system.
We appreciate that our whole primary care system is struggling, which is causing a negative
effect on patient care and staff happiness. We believe that we can turn this around by
reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up, placing a focus on data insights,
technology and clinical innovation.
Ultimately, we want to improve patient access, patient experience and health outcomes to
significantly increase the quality of care for our patients. However, we can only build the best
primary care service there is if our colleagues are happy, empowered and supported within an
excellent working environment.
If you believe that there are ways to drastically improve the way primary care is delivered for
both patients and staff alike, and you want to be a part of this, then we would love to meet you
and tell you more about our plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Type: 12-Month Maternity Cover Contract
Location: Lamberhurst Surgery, Tunbridge Wells
Salary: £14 per hour
Working Hours: Up to 22.5 hours per week
About Us
system.
technology and clinical innovation.
excellent working environment.
and tell you more about our plans.
Job Summary
practice.
promotion activities and general practice duties.
health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
findings.
practice nurses and GPs.
temperature and pulse rate.
samples.
competence.
Carry out diabetic foot checks and accurately document findings.
Perform ECGs as directed by clinicians.
Administer B12 injections and vaccinations/immunisations, where appropriately trained
and authorised.
Facilitate routine and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, providing patients with
appropriate guidance.
Accurately measure and record patients' Body Mass Index (BMI).
Act as a chaperone during patient examinations when required.
Undertake clinical administrative duties, ensuring accurate and timely updating of patient
records and clinical systems.
Carry out weekly clinical room checks, including checking and replenishing stock,
monitoring equipment and ensuring rooms are clean, safe and ready for use.
Assist GPs and practice nurses with clinical duties and procedures as required.
Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with practice protocols, confidentiality
requirements and relevant healthcare regulations.
Follow infection prevention and control procedures and maintain high standards of
patient safety at all times.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Experience in a primary care or GP practice setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to follow clinical protocols.
Experience in conducting new patient health checks.
Proficiency in wound care, dressings and clinical assessments.
Experience and competence in phlebotomy procedures.
Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures and best practices.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
A compassionate, professional and patient-centred approach.
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
Familiarity with EMIS Web.
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
Additional training or experience in chronic disease management.
Training or experience in diabetic foot checks, ECGs, B12 injections and immunisations.
Experience in clinical administration and stock management.
What We Offer
Annual Leave 27 days (pro-rata) plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata).
NHS Pension Scheme.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will
require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to ensure suitability for the
role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in a primary care or GP practice setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to follow clinical protocols.
- Experience in conducting new patient health checks.
- Proficiency in wound care, dressings and clinical assessments.
- Experience and competence in phlebotomy procedures.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures and best practices.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A compassionate, professional and patient-centred approach
Desirable
- Familiarity with EMIS Web.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
- Additional training or experience in chronic disease management.
- Training or experience in diabetic foot checks, ECGs, B12 injections and immunisations.
- Experience in clinical administration and stock management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lamberhurst Sugery
Address
The Surgery
Lamberhurst Down
Lamberhurst
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 8EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lamberhurstsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)